by Roger Layton | Jul 7, 2014 | Museum of Mathematics
In blog #1, I identified the Museum of Mathematics, MμMα, and I provided an initial vision of what we are proposing for this new institution in the museum landscape of South Africa. I specifically noted that this will be both a physical and a digital museum, with the...
by Roger Layton | Jul 2, 2014 | Museum of Mathematics
We are launching today (2 July 2014) the Museum of Mathematics to serve the interests of mathematics in the country, and to promote a knowledge and love of mathematics especially among school children. For many years ETHER has been engaged in supporting museums,...
by Sholeen Sanker | Jul 1, 2014 | ETHER Conservation, Tips and Tricks
Week 26: Textiles that have been found to contain insects or mould should be removed isolated from other items. Rationale: This will stop the spread of the infestation or growth of the mould and allow the item to be treated without any harm coming to other items in...